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Richard Petty Motorsports to stay with Ford in 2013

Marcos Ambrose is currently 16th in points for Richard Petty Motorsports. Photo by LAT PHOTOGRAPH

With Dodge no longer a possible partner--if it ever was, that is--Richard Petty Motorsports will stay with Ford for the 2013 Sprint Cup season.

Team owner Richard Petty reportedly is close to settling on a deal that will provide less financial support from Ford Racing. (With Roger Penske switching from Dodge to Ford for his two teams, RPM can't expect as much help).

Petty will run two Fusions next year, but his driver lineup isn't set. With two poles and a win, and a Chase contender at 16th in points, veteran Marcos Ambrose seems safe. But newcomer Aric Almirola is 22nd, has only two top-10 finishes and is under a one-year contract.